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Virtual Forest Sampling Strategies
Systematic, random, and haphazard area-sampling methods were used in the virtual tutorial to sample the forest community of Snyder-Middleswarth State Park. Systematic sampling was the most efficient, with the fastest…
Blog post 5.
The data collection method that was used in this research was simple random sampling. In this case, some areas were selected randomly, and the population of the species and the…
Observation in Riverside Park
My location of choice is in Riverside Park, on the south side of the Thompson River in Kamloops, BC. GPS coordinates are 50.6784°N, 120.3369°W. Starting from the river, which has…
Field Research Reflections.
My path wasn’t without difficulties. I faced a variety of challenges that put my determination and creativity to the test, from logistical roadblocks to unanticipated environmental circumstances. It took flexibility…
Table and Graphs
My graph shows the relationship between soil temperature and Coprinus comatus (shaggy mane) abundance it shows the optimal range at which the shaggy mane abundance was as well as the temperature at…
Tables and Graphs
In my study, I am looking at the relationship between bird species diversity and Rowan tree density. Organizing and Analyzing the Data: One of the primary challenges I encountered was…
Field Research Reflections
When reflecting on my research, I realize how challenging I found it. When I began, my idea was far too broad, my research areas were too large, and I had…
Tables & Graphs
When organizing my collected data, I found that reflecting the summarized information was very helpful, but the process was somewhat repetitive, and at times redundant. I will review my information…
Theoretical perspectives
Fundamental concepts from ecosystem dynamics and community ecology serve as the foundation for my study effort. Fundamentally, the theory aims to clarify the complex link that exists between temperature and…
reflection on my project
Reflecting on my field research experience, I found it to be both challenging and rewarding. Designing and conducting a field experiment allowed me to apply ecological theory in a real-world…